Washington News Roundup of Senate and House Actions
Rawlings Utah polygamy inquiry passes the Senate. North Carolina moves to disfranchise whites and blacks. House concentrates on District of Columbia matters. Roberts Utah to appear tomorrow amid bribery probe of Senator Clark Montana. Otis reports Fortieth Infantry drives insurgents from Calaca to Lemery and Taal with American casualties.
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Washington
Senate
Rawling
Utah
Clark
Montana
Otis
Johnson
Fortieth
Calaca
Lemery
Taal
Missouri seeks injunction over Chicago drainage canal case
In the Missouri versus Illinois suit the Supreme Court today allowed Missouri’s attorney general to file a bill and issue a summons returnable April 2. The court declined to grant a temporary injunction against canal operation pending full proceedings.
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Washington, D. C
State of
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Supreme Court
Bryan Maintains Stance on Silver Trusts Imperialism
William J. Bryan arrives from Washington and confirms he stands on his platforms. He will remain in New York as a guest of the local Democracy until Wednesday before returning to Washington.
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New York
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Washington
D. C
British Advance in Boer Position Sparks Artillery Barrage
January 22 reports Warren’s flanking move on the Boer left. British forces moved along hills to within a thousand yards of a commanding kopje, artillery and batteries delivering continuous fire. Boers held the rocky fastness as the day ended with British progress across several ridges.
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Spearman
Caspr
Natal
Warren
Democrats to choose state convention time in Serinarieto
A meeting of the Democratic state central committee is set for February 27 in Serinarieto to select the time and place for the statewide convention. The call came from Illinois and the organizers urge attendance by committee members to decide scheduling.
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Serinarieto, Ill
Democratic State Central Committee
Ladies Aid Anniversary Program at St Johns Church
The Ladies' Aid of St John’s church celebrated their anniversary with a Sunday evening program. The event featured songs, prayers led by Rev. Holke, scripture reading, quartets by Laura Davis Emma Holke Walter Davis and others, a recitation Die Krone ohne Edelstein, and an address by Rev. Holke.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. John’s Church
Jesu Christ
Holke
Laura Davis
Emma Holke
Walter Davis
Wm. Holke
Miss Huenkemeier
Streut den Sonnschien
Miss Borgmeier
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Guy Oliver
Mr and Mrs Guy Oliver announce the birth of a baby girl as population grows. Advertisement for Banner Salve claims quick cure for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin priced at 25 cents by H J Moogk W F Jungkunz & Co.
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Guy Oliver
Banner
H. J. Moogk
W. F
Local residents depart for travel and visits
Roy King and many others are noted traveling to Chicago Rockford and New York or visiting relatives and friends in Freeport Mt Carroll Joliet Green Bay and Amboy. Clergy and officials also move between towns while others attend revivals and decorate venues.
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Mabel Knowlton
Chicago
Dick Molter
Illinois
George Ennenga
New York
C. Lang
Mabel
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
Roy Dill
Venetta Briggs
Davis
Ryan
Lena teachers institute praised in county meeting
The Lena teacher's institute held Saturday was praised as one of the best in the county with full program participation though Densmore and Murphy were absent. Guests included Prof. Cyrus Grove and Rev. D. P. Heltzell of Orangeville. Nearby residents and lodge group Silver Shield R of P marked eight years with a packed Amity Lutheran service and a sermon on Pure Religion.
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Polo
Silver Shield Lodge
R. of. P
Amity Lutheran Church
Kauffman
Elizabeth Weyland
Franklyn
Nora
Anna Diggs
J. H. Babcock
Wisconsin
John Atchison
Forreston
Adam Simmer
Freeport
John Hornig
Cure Cold in One Day Ad Laxative Bromo Quinine
A vintage advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and a refund if it fails to cure, with E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Died at Elgin Mrs Mary Carney
Mrs Mary Carney wife of Patric Carney of this city died this morning at Elgin after long treatment She was over 70 and besides her husband leaves a brother and sister John and Katie Hogan of this city Remains were brought to Freeport for interment Mrs Clara Coughlin died in Los Angeles Cal maiden name Clara Kehrer born Freeport December 18 1864 She married James Coughlin and left five daughters two sisters and a brother The body was inware in Freeport for relatives and friends.
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Mary Carney
Patric Carney
Elgin
John
Katie Hogan
Freeport
Edward Merck
Martin Kroer
Clara Coughlin
Los Angeles
Cal
Clara Kehrer
James Coughlin
Fivo
Clara
Viola Coughlin
Martin Skroer
Fréeport
James Gaffney
Jacob Kehrer
Chicago
The Authentic Life of D L Moody Book Offer
Advertisement for a biographical work on D L Moody by Rev J Wilbur Chapman highlights illustrated editions with exclusive photos from Moody family and associates. Claims liberal terms and daily earnings for selling rights, urging readers to mail 20 cents for postage and requesting address details to Freer Outfit in Philadelphia.
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D. L. Moody
J. Wilbur Chapman
D. D
Moody Bible ‘Institute
Mr. Moody
Monody
H. M. Wharton
Mr.Moody
Chapman
Local Notes and Advertisements Update
Korpf and Briggs received a carload of Big Jo flour this morning. The H R C will meet this evening with Miss Alice Reitzell on Harlem avenue. Read the F A Read advertisement for bargains. The Freeport Shakespeare society meets tonight at 7:30 with Miss Malburn. Miss Pearl Locke, graduate of Harlow business college, has joined Meyer Vingar Co as stenographer and clerk.
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Korpf & Briggs
Alice Reitzell
Harlem Avenue
F. A
Freeport Shakespeare Society
Miss Malburn
Home Druggist's Guarantee for Quick Cold Cure
An ad for Dr. Hoag's E Z Cold Cure claims a cold can be cured in a day if started early. It promises relief from grippe pneumonia and other illnesses and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by Swarts & Fleck and Chamberlin.
Farm for Sale Near Independence Iowa Offers Trade
For sale a good 200 acre Iowa farm in Buchanan county near Independence. Land offered for exchange for Freeport property. Address: Box 8&1 Independence Iowa.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Iowa
Freeport
Towa
Reward Offered for Missing Family Account Book
A ten dollar reward is offered for the return of a blank book containing family accounts and memorandums lost from an office in the city. It is believed the book was taken while the owner was away. Return to the office with no questions asked.
Hair Work in All Its Branches
Mrs A C Thomas offers hair work services at 255 Galena Street, advertising a range of hair solutions and styles available locally.
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A C. Thomas
Galena Skroet
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W. M. Sanford
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Hildreth
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Ae L
Heart of
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David Belasco 8 Company
Hollister’s
Emmert & Burrell
Emmert G& Burrell’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Pp. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Atkins
Sali Freeport
Sali Freeport By— Emmert & Burrell
WM. F. Jungeunz Co
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
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Patrick Horan
Father Croke
H. D. Reed
Rockford
Fredrick G. Wagner
John Baymiller
T. H. Hollister
Waterloo
Fred Bardell
South Dakota
Brother Albert Bardell
Mae Stewart
Elsie Stewart
Thomas Luscomb
Dubuque
William
Bessie Krape
Mr. Holden
The
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Joliet
Charles Adamson
Williard Bowers
Green Bay, Wis
J. S. Baume
Galena
Oregon
Mrs. Chas. D. Knowlton
Boston
Mass
Niles Hermans
Sycamore
Grace Episcopal Church
Amboy
Lena
Patrick Carney
Beecham
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Frank D. Crenshaw
Trav
J. F. Gregory
Gregory
E. Bengston
Elson
C. S. Barrett
Tam
Bongston
Freeport, Il
Harden & Tice Distributors
E. ¢. Gregory
Jenks Bros
Stephenson
Walton
Gregory & Gregory
E. A. Gilbert
Washington Street
A. D. Behol
Grant Street
A. Blake
R. Day
van Buren St
J. M. Raymond
Dixon
Fred Smith
Douglas Avenue
Mattie Gilbert
Washington Strat
C.H. Little & Co
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